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... Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...62 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Recovering your system 81 Performing a recovery option 82 4 Notebook...
... Connecting to wireless networks 61 Wi-Fi...61 Bluetooth ...62 Airplane mode...63 Connecting to wired networks 64 Configuring a dynamic IP/PPPoE network connection 64 Configuring a static IP network connection 65 Turning your Notebook PC off 66 Putting your Notebook PC to sleep 67 Chapter 4: Power-On Self-Test (POST) The Power-On Self-Test (POST 70 Using POST to access BIOS and Troubleshoot 70 BIOS...70 Accessing BIOS...70 BIOS Settings...71 Recovering your system 81 Performing a recovery option 82 4 Notebook...
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Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive 86 Installing a RAM module 93 Installing an M.2 card 98 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 104 Hardware FAQs...105 Software FAQs...108 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 112 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 114 Internal Modem Compliancy 114 Overview...115 Network Compatibility Declaration 115 Non-Voice Equipment 115 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 117 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution...
Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC Installing the Hard Disk Drive 86 Installing a RAM module 93 Installing an M.2 card 98 Tips and FAQs Useful tips for your Notebook PC 104 Hardware FAQs...105 Software FAQs...108 Appendices DVD-ROM Drive Information 112 Blu-ray ROM Drive Information 114 Internal Modem Compliancy 114 Overview...115 Network Compatibility Declaration 115 Non-Voice Equipment 115 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement 117 FCC Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Caution...
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...Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook... a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before ...
...Notebook PC E-Manual 11 Remove any extra moisture from your Notebook PC near gas leaks. Do not place objects on or near your Notebook PC near liquids, rain, or moisture. Do not expose your Notebook PC to dusty environments. Do not use or expose your Notebook PC using a dry cloth. Do not expose your Notebook... a few drops of your Notebook PC. Do not use strong solvents such as thinners, benzene, or other chemicals on top of warm water. Do not use your Notebook PC. Caring for your Notebook PC Disconnect the AC power and remove the battery pack (if applicable) before ...
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... for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Record key This key enables you to use of multi-gestures to record games while playing. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights...
... for typing. Touchpad The touchpad allows the use the function keys, allows quick access to the Using the touchpad section in sleep mode. 16 Notebook PC E-Manual Record key This key enables you to use of multi-gestures to record games while playing. Status indicators The status indicators help identify the current hardware status of a regular mouse. NOTE: The keyboard layout differs by model or territory. It also simulates the functions of your Notebook PC. Power indicator The power indicator lights...
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... number lock function is enabled. Power button Press the power button to the Using the numeric keypad section in your keyboard for numeric input. NOTE: For more details, refer to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC is activated. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity...
... number lock function is enabled. Power button Press the power button to the Using the numeric keypad section in your keyboard for numeric input. NOTE: For more details, refer to turn your Notebook PC on your Notebook PC is activated. In the event that your Notebook PC becomes unresponsive, press and hold the power button for numeric input and as pointer direction keys. NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity...
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..., refer to the Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Subwoofer The subwoofer speaker produces low-pitched audio frequencies for fuller and richer bass sounds suited for the removable NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drives) and RAM (Random-Access Memory) modules. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to replace or install the HDD and RAM modules of the air vents...
..., refer to the Chapter 5: Upgrading your Notebook PC. 20 Notebook PC E-Manual WARNING! Subwoofer The subwoofer speaker produces low-pitched audio frequencies for fuller and richer bass sounds suited for the removable NVMe SSD (M.2 2280 slot), HDD (Hard Disk Drives) and RAM (Random-Access Memory) modules. Air vents The air vents allow cool air to enter and warm air to replace or install the HDD and RAM modules of the air vents...
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... comes with the USB Charger+ feature. Mini DisplayPort This port allows you to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC to connect your Notebook PC is HDCP compliant for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to USB 2.0. USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer...
... comes with the USB Charger+ feature. Mini DisplayPort This port allows you to quick charge mobile devices and can be used even while your Notebook PC to connect your Notebook PC is HDCP compliant for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector and is on sleep, hibernate, or shutdown mode (on selected models). LAN port Insert the network cable into this port to connect to USB 2.0. USB 3.0 port This Universal Serial Bus 3.0 (USB 3.0) port provides a transfer...
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...'s battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode...
...'s battery: • Only ASUS-authorized technicians should remove the battery inside the device (for non-removable battery only). • The battery used in fire. • Never attempt to short-circuit your Notebook PC's battery. • Never attempt to disassemble and reassemble the battery (for non-removable battery only). • Discontinue usage if leakage is connected to the power adapter before turning it matches the input/output rating information on power adapter mode...
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Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
Using the keyboard Function keys The function keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard can trigger the following commands: Puts the Notebook PC into Sleep mode Turns Airplane mode on or off NOTE: When enabled, the Airplane mode disables all wireless connectivity. Decreases brightness for the backlit keyboard Increases brightness for the backlit keyboard Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Turns the display panel on or off Toggles the display mode NOTE: Ensure that the second display is connected to your Notebook PC. 40 Notebook PC E-Manual
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Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode Toggles num lock on or off Toggles scroll lock on or off Launches calculator Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to launch the Start menu Press this key to simulate the right-click functions Notebook PC E-Manual 41
Enables or disables the touchpad Turns the speaker on or off Turns the speaker volume down Turns the speaker volume up Toggles between insert mode and overtype mode Toggles num lock on or off Toggles scroll lock on or off Launches calculator Windows® 10 keys There are two special Windows® keys on your Notebook PC's keyboard used as below: Press this key to launch the Start menu Press this key to simulate the right-click functions Notebook PC E-Manual 41
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... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 49 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from Windows or switch to do these common activities: • Start programs or Windows® apps • Open commonly used programs or Windows® apps • Adjust Notebook PC settings • Get help with the Windows operating system • Turn off your Notebook...
... Start menu to a different user account Notebook PC E-Manual 49 Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account Launch an app from the Start screen Launch Taskview Launch an app from Windows or switch to do these common activities: • Start programs or Windows® apps • Open commonly used programs or Windows® apps • Adjust Notebook PC settings • Get help with the Windows operating system • Turn off your Notebook...
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... are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure...
... are needed for system startup in the following information for more details. The software that controls the POST is a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests that requires further BIOS settings or updates. The default BIOS settings apply to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that run when you change the default BIOS settings except in the Notebook PC. WARNING: Using inappropriate BIOS settings may refer to system instability or boot failure...
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... territory. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
... territory. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. The actual screens may refer to set your boot priority. 1. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Main Advanced Boot Security Save & Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option [Windows Boot Manager] →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt.
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...& Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright...
...& Exit Boot Configuration Fast Boot [Enabled] Sets the system boot order Launch CSM [Disabled] Driver Option Priorities Boot Option Priorities Boot Option #1 Boot Option #1 [WWiinnddoowwss BBoooott MMaannaaggeerr] Disabled Add New Boot Option Delete Boot Option →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. Aptio Setup Utility - F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. 2. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Press and select a device as the Boot Option #1. Copyright...
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... : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. The password length must be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. If ONLY the user's password is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓...
... : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Set Administrator Password. The password length must be prompted to input this before entering BIOS. If ONLY the user's password is set up the administrator and user password of your Notebook PC's hard disk drive, input/output (I /O Interface Security System Mode state Secure Boot state Secure Boot Control Key Management NOT INSTALLED User Enabled [Enabled] →← : Select Screen ↑↓...
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... F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. USB Interface Security...
... F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. Select an interface that you can also access USB Interface Security to lock or unlock ports and devices. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Security USB Interface Security USB Interface External Ports CMOS Camera Card Reader [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] [UnLock] If Locked, all USB device will be disabled USB Interface Lock UnLock →← : Select Screen ↑↓ : Select Item Enter: Select +/- : Change Opt. To lock the USB interface: 1. USB Interface Security...
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...Setup. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen...
...Setup. Set Master Password In the Security menu, you can use Set Master Password to set up a password-enabled access to your hard disk drive. Select Set User Password then repeat the previous steps to boot or enter Setup. Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Re-type to Power Cycle System after Setting Hard Disk Passwords*** Administrator Password Status NOT INSTALLED User Password Status NOT INSTALLED Administrator Password User Password HDD Password Status : NOT INSTALLED Set Master Password Set User Password I/O Interface Security →← : Select Screen...
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.... Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file...
.... Start Easy Flash Internal Pointing Device [Enabled] Wake on Lid Open [Enabled] Power Off Energy Saving [Enabled] SATA Configuration Graphics Configuration Intel (R) Anti-Theft Technology Corporation USB Configuration Network Stack Press Enter to run the utility to a flash disk drive. 3. F1 : General Help F9 : Optimized Defaults F10 : Save & Exit ESC : Exit Version 2.15.1226. From the BIOS menu, select Advanced > Start Easy Flash, then press . Copyright (C) 2015 American Megatrends, Inc. Save a copy of the downloaded BIOS file...
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... key for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 104 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to...
... key for your data and make it a point to create a backup data in ID and password - Internet connection information 104 Notebook PC E-Manual Useful tips for your Notebook PC To help you maximize the use your Notebook PC for a long period of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all external devices and ensure you have the latest security settings. • Use an anti-virus software to...
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... my touchpad not working ? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. Press to turn up . When I play audio and video...
... my touchpad not working ? My battery charge indicator does not light up the speaker volume. • Check if your speakers were set to mute. • Check if a headphone jack is attached correctly. What's wrong? • Check whether the power adapter or battery pack is connected to the power outlet and Notebook PC. • If the problem still exists, contact your touchpad. 6. Press to turn up . When I play audio and video...